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Learn about the project and track its progress KP 49 weir Back to main map >>> This weir is located 49 kilometres from the mouth of the Rupert River. It is upstream of the Bear Rapids and controls a stretch of river that ends at the Cat Rapids. Click here for plan view Objectives Maintain grass beds and wetted perimeter Preserve the area used by Canada geese during spring migration Maintain navigability Protect hunting, fishing and trapping areas Fish movement Impassable obstacle Approximate area of influence 15.1 km Date as of which the water level will be substantially maintained When the instream flow is ramped down in the spring following impoundment of the diversion bays